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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,175.94 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,175.94 and 611.52 is: 916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,175.94 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,175.94 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,175.94 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 719,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,110.83/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.02

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